Lighting Class

[jchooper12]

Just wondering if anyone in the DFW area is going to do a lighting class anytime soon? I want to learn about strobe lighting and would like a class that goes over the very basics of studio lighting using one strobe and an umbrella or a simple setup like that. If anyone is planning or would hold a class I would be the first to sign up. The PJ class that was held recently was awesome and I learned a lot so I hope someone can conduct a lighting class.

[srwatters]

Hmmmm....

Is there anyone else interested?

I might be talked into sharing all that I know, but the slant would be towards portrait photography lighting using strobes, and more on the glamour end, since that's what I do.

If it's small enough and folks want the micro-studio approach, I could use my setup. If you want something bigger, maybe renting David's studio would be more appropriate.

Opinions?

[Jake]

I'm interested.

[CaptainTom]

I would be interested as well.

[Detonate]

ME!

[evil4blue]

Depending on the when and where, I'd be interested.

[srwatters]

OK, that would put it out of my dining room :D

Here is what I would propose.

A very hands on type 'demonstration' where I talk about, setup, and have you shoot three basic studio lighting setups:

1. Single light + reflector low key setup using different modifiers. Umbrella, softbox, octobox. Shoot several different scenarios moving the light and reflector to see the way the light and shadows interact.

2. Two light setups + reflector low key. Add a second and or third light to provide fill and/or hair/rim lighting. See the difference between ratios of key to fill of 1, 2 and more stops.

3. High key with a white background. The full blown setup using multiple background lights, key and fill.

I'll also talk about the lighting equipment I use and how I came to select the gear I own. How much it costs, where to buy it, what would I do differently. My guess is that this would take three to four hours.

One thing everyone should know, I'm not in this to make money. I see this as a way to give back to the forum members for helping me learn. The only cost would be for the studio rental and if you want to get a model to pose. Having a model would be secondary, since we could use the attendees to keep the cost down. I would bring all my equipment so you can see what Alien Bee lights, Wescott umbrellas, and Manfrotto grip equipment is like.

Now if you STILL want to get together and listen to me blabber for a while and see how I make the images I post, let me know and I'll talk to David and see what his schedule is like.

It would have to be a weekend or evening since I have a 9 to 5 software 'job'...
I have to support the photography bug somehow.

[Detonate]

I'm very interested, and the sooner the better.

[CaptainTom]

Me too 8)

[rozzie]

Would it be for pros or amateur-pros only? (whatever that means, heh)

[Joe_Lorenzini]

Yep, I'm in for sure!

[jchooper12]

What is the timeframe we could do this in. Like others I second, the sooner the better. Maybe on a Sat or Sun, or even a weeknight starting at 7 or so.

Do you want to post a signup sheet also?

[steve817]

Me to.

[srwatters]

Sounds like we have enough interest.

The date is 8/13 10:00AM at VIP Photography Studios http://www.vipphotographystudios.com/

I would like to limit the size to 8-10 attendees.
As of 8/1 here is the tentative list:
Black=interested
Red=confirmed
Orange=baby due, but wants to be there :D

jchooper12
steve817
Joe_Lorenzini
CaptainTom
Detonate
thejakestir
blonboy
lewnworx
rozzie
Ajp

BTW, this demo is open to anyone, pro, amateur, or the like. Just remember that I am NOT a professional, so gauge your interest accordingly :D

Please confirm with me via email or PM. I will update this post as I receive them.

[blonboy]

I am interested as well and could do either of the dates.

Actually its looking like the 27th is best.....but hey thats just me.